Check out this new Motor made by Birmingham Motorcycle Co. It is 160 HP and only weighs 150 lbs.. This could be a potential buggy engine if the pice is reasonable.



Here is the Article from HotRod Magazine.
http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/engine/hrdp_1109_v4_motorcycle_engine/viewall.html
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That engine looks mean!! Would look awesome on a rail

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This is another awesome pic of the engine
http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/engi ... to_01.html

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http://www.woodsbuggy.com/index.php?opt ... 17&t=14128

It is a cool engine.

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Forty, if you are looking at budget with the potential for big power, Echotec is the route I would go. If you don't mind spending $3000 you can get a Honda S 2000 high reving. The TORC racing series unlimited cars that are dominating this year are running the Echotec they are torque monsters.

That's my two cents. I run the Acura 3.2 but it is heavy, loads of torque and horse power but about 450 lbs.

The Subaru WRX 2.5 turbo motors make 300 horse from the factory have no idea on cost?

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The problem with a WRX2.5 is it uses turbo to get to 300 hp. Not a great power curve in the woods. Odyknuck has one, but runs a smaller turbo to reduce turbo-lag.

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Love the sound!!!!

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I first saw this engine back in september. I love it but read that crate engines will be in the 5 to 6 thousand dollar range

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Brand new type of engine with limited production, ya cheep never crossed my mind.

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looks a lot similar to the v4 scat made engine

http://www.stu-offroad.com/misc/scat/scat-1.htm

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My fantasy is a featherweight single seater and a S&S 124" crate motor with straight pipes. Nobody ever gonna say shit about air cooled after hearing that coming through the woods

You got it bubbalowe:

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My setup is different as it uses the N/A 2.5 with 10:1 compression and a T3 60 Trim Turbo. I still have the stock HP and torque on the low end without boost. Were as the WRX uses 7.5:1 ratio and really needs the Turbo to get its HP and torge, so not much on the bottom. The difference is I can only run 8PSI max Boost due to the higher compresion were as the WRX is in the 15 PSI range producing more power overall and mostly on top. The WRX is not a good application for the woods in my opinion. The WRX would be a great desert racing or Dune motor.

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I have been talking about the same thing with some of my friends for a couple of years now. I think it would be bad ass!!!

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Ya what he said!

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There is also the Acura 3.2 or 3.5

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I love this engine....ONLY 194 pound V8. 10,500 redline /380-500 HP
http://www.radicalperformanceengines.co ... oblock-v8/

And its only $2295 turn key!

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Really? I didn't see the price....

I would buy one today if possible ....thats bad ass 195 lbs ...but man the shipping

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I'll swim across the pond for that!

And for you Ford fans with deep pockets,
193 hp, Direct Injection, New engine by itself, $2400.
I remember when I was looking for a Duratec that they were lighter and more hp than a Ecotec.
The engine weight by itself about 210 - 225 lbs.
I just could not justify the cost for the ecu/wiring harness. So I went with the Ecotec.
Norm
http://www.shoptalkforums.com/viewtopic ... 0fd0350cf8

1 Kilogram = 2.20462262 pounds
http://www.raceline.co.uk/Uploads/produ ... 202007.pdf

I don't know where you saw a price but that is in English Pounds I'll bet ..................$5900 US

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The price was the 1st post on the 2nd page of shoptalkfourms, after the pictures.
"$8500.00 less the radiator, lines, and Power Steering Pump. Engine by itself is 2400.00"
Still more than the average person can spend.